Engineer 3rd Class

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Energy Centre, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of Grace Hospital and Winnipeg West Health Campus, the Maintenance Engineer is responsible for: performing preventive and corrective maintenance as per work orders to Hospital equipment and systems; performing the operation and maintenance of building essential services, equipment and systems both mechanical and electrical as applicable; functioning as an assistant to the Shift Engineer in the Energy Centre and participating in the operation of high voltage electric and gas/oil fired boilers, centrifugal refrigeration compressors and related equipment in accordance with the regulations of the Power Engineers’ Act; operating the building HVAC automation systems; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Experience
Three (3) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and other related equipment and systems.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Valid and subsisting certificate of proficiency as a Third Class Power Engineer in accordance with the regulations of the POWER ENGINEERS ACT of Manitoba (Department of Labour) or equivalent.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Valid and subsisting certificate of proficiency as (Manitoba) 3rd Class Power Engineer.
Valid and subsisting Province of MB 5th Class driver’s licence.
Qualifications and Skills
General Knowledge of HVAC principles.
Ability to understand and follow manuals, schematic diagrams, etc.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Willingness to adhere to safety principles.
Physical Requirements
Physically able to carry and transport tools and equipment on ladders and platforms up to 34 kilograms; ability to handle heavier loads with the assistance of wheeled carts and other devices.
Manual dexterity.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.